Monthly Archives: September 2009
The Future of Moon Rovers is Here
Read more about this great design, and see plenty of images, here.
Alums and Faculty Celebrate Armory’s 20th
Paying tribute to its 20 years of exhibition history, the Armory commissioned 20 contemporary artists, all having previously created art for the organization, to make new site-specific works and installations both inside the Armory and at sites throughout Pasadena. Artists included in the show include Art Center alums Edgar Arceneaux and Pae White, and faculty member Seth Kaufman.
The show, Installations Inside/Out: 20th Anniversary Exhibition, runs through Dec. 31. Details about the installations can be found here.
Pasadena Symphony All Ears When It Comes to ACCD Students
The Pasadena Symphony and Pops just launched a quirky new marketing campaign, courtesy of The Agency, Art Center’s student-staffed pro bono advertising agency that works with real clients.
The star of the new campaign? A giant fiberglass ear.
Made out of surfboard material, the ear stands three feet tall and appears to be a big fan of the symphony (and a great date).
The L.A. Times blogs that Art Center students including Connie Wong, who fabricated the ear, are exploring “how to make the ear more durable”—so that it can begin making personal appearances, of course.
Check out the video after the jump.
Ceramics Virtuoso Celebrates 95th
The exhibition runs through Jan. 9, 2010.
OC Mag Visits Transportation Design Alum
“Southern California is so important from a design standpoint,” Thomas says. “It’s where the pebble hits the pond.”
Read more at Orange Coast Magazine
Don’t Miss Our New Alumni Profiles
Check out another exciting feature of our new site—alumni profiles. We’ve interviewed a variety of grads from many backgrounds and eras. Their stories are amazing and inspiring—we think you’ll enjoy reading them. We’ll be adding new profiles throughout the year, so check back often.
Browse our alumni profiles today!
Young Honored at AIGA Gala
AIGA’s site has a great write-up on the medal winner, and Doyald has a wonderful essay on his five design mentors. Be sure to check them out.
Congrats, Doyald!
Grey Gardens Scores Six Emmys
Variety posted an online exclusive about Michael’s success.
Well deserved, Michael!
Art that Touches the Heart
Researchers found that the type of work on display can have an emotional effect on the patron. The work that solicits the most emotional response? Modern art.
Read more: Modern Art More Likely to Stir the Heart.